dotandblot

dotandblot is an independent visual arts practice and publishing label that centers on the interaction between orderly dot-based patterns and informal ink blot shapes. The project operates across prints, books, digital media, and occasional installations, and emphasizes process-led experimentation, materiality, and collaboration across disciplines.

Origin and development

dotandblot began as a collaborative effort among a small group of printmakers and designers. It grew from early explorations of how rigid dot matrices could coexist with spontaneous blot-making techniques. The practice maintains a rotating roster of contributors and partners, enabling a range of approaches within a cohesive conceptual framework.

Work and techniques

The catalog includes limited-edition screen prints, risograph zines, and artist books. Techniques commonly used include stippling and halftone dotwork, ink blot experiments, letterpress initials, and digital synthesis. Projects often combine hand-made and digitally produced elements, reflecting a hybrid workflow that values both precision and chance.

Themes and reception

Core ideas include control versus accident, pattern versus abstraction, and tactility in a digital age. The work draws on printmaking history, graphic design, and contemporary art practice. It has been shown in independent galleries, fairs, and online platforms, with commentary noting the balance of structured pattern and organic forms.

Distribution and collaborations

Works are distributed through an online storefront, select galleries, and mail-order catalogs. The project collaborates with visual artists, printers, and small presses, and it occasionally produces editions that extend into textiles or other media.